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2016 Was Huge for Athletic Footwear, <em>So Why Did Nike Struggle?</em>
2016 was a banner year for athletic footwear, helping to drive sales for retailers, but for Nike, the world’s…
Nike Pushes “Express Lane” Supply Chain
In keeping with the trend in retail, Nike is looking to bring goods to market faster. The athletic wear…
<b>Under Armour</b> Rings in MLB Deal at NYSE
Baltimore-based Under Armour celebrated its recently-signed deal with Major League Baseball Wednesday morning…
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FDRA: Boot Imports Fall As Athletic Shoes Continue Towards Record Year
As we near the end of the year, the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) has put some key…
Nike Is America’s <em>Most Wanted</em> Sneaker Brand
With the upswing in athleisure and a trend towards positive health, the athletic shoe market now appeals to…
<b>Brooks Releases</b> Newspaper Themed Adrenaline GTS Sneaker
Read all about it. Brooks Running Company just released a newspaper-inspired sneaker for the Big Apple. The…
Report: Teens Prefer Nike and Amazon
Teen spending might be down from 2015, but higher-income teens are spending even more this year with Nike…
<em>Under Armour</em> Teams with She Plays We Win to Promote Girls in Sports
Under Armour knows the young girls of today will be the Simone Biles and Simone Manuels of the future. The…
Gold’s Gym <em>Dabbles</em> in Footwear with Vibram
A Venice Beach icon and Schwarzenegger’s gym of choice, Gold’s Gym is stepping out of the weight room and…
<b>Shoe Carnival</b> Hires Sports Authority Exec to Manage Athletic Category
Shoe Carnival has announced the appointment of Clint Pierce as vice president divisional merchandise manager…
Finish Line Launches #WeAreMore Campaign Targeted to Women
Coming off a solid Q2, Finish Line is building momentum by launching its first female-specific brand…
Synclaire Brands Signs Deal with Pro Player for Proline Shoes
New York-based Synclaire Brands is expanding its portfolio, which includes children’s footwear licenses for…
<b>The Weeknd</b> Teams up with Puma for Sneaker Collab
Grammy-winning R&B singer The Weeknd is the latest star to team up with Puma as a new global brand ambassador…
Morgan Stanley Says Nike is Losing to Adidas and Under Armour
Nike is facing stiff competition from Adidas and Under Armour—and it’s losing share in active apparel and…
Art, Nature & Shamen <em>Inspire</em> Fall ’17 Athletic Trends
Sport remains a force in fashion and footwear, and it plays by its own set of style rules and…